Andrew McAlister Risking Words
The very first day I sat on the bank, with my back against a River Oak, I saw a Platypus. It surfaced, swam around for a moment or two, before diving out of sight. Country was saying hello. I felt very welcome.
All of this speaks to me of a different way – to the Western secular mind, at least – of being human. We are meant to be humans in context, living respectfully and gently our uniqueness as part of nature, and of each other.
Connection to country is at the heart of yindyamarra. Country can allow healing and shape all who live on it, if we are open, allow it, and commit to the necessary practice.
